Cashmere High School vs Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 498 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cashmere High School
Somerfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,450 students
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Somerfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
571 students
| Measure | Cashmere High School Somerfield, Canterbury | Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo Somerfield, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #5 of 57 | #26 of 187 |
| National rank | #45 of 486 | #166 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 2,450 | 571 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 419 |
| Total roll | 2,450 | 571 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.6% | 8.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 72.9% | – |
| Māori students | 9.6% | 13.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 5.4% |
| International students | 5.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Somerfield | Somerfield |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cashmere.school.nz | www.somerfield.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (80.0 vs 79.2).
- •Cashmere High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 419).
- •Cashmere High School does better on roll size (2,450 vs 571).
- •Cashmere High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.6% vs 8.6%).
- •Cashmere High School is the larger school with 2,450 students compared with 571.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cashmere High School better than Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cashmere High School and Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo?
About 498 m in a straight line, between Somerfield and Somerfield in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cashmere High School: 413. Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo: 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cashmere High School and Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo rank in Canterbury?
Cashmere High School is 5th of 57 and Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo is 26th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).